The hyena left the family with a Ksh 400,000 loss after killing the animals in Maji Moto village where it has been wreaking havoc.

"It was around 2am at night when we heard the goats bleat fiercely. We came out but unfortunately when we entered the sheep pen, we were shocked to see carcasses strewn all over. We are at a big loss," Kool said.

Carcasses of the livestock lay everywhere as residents sort the next move in the morning after the attack.